...Sreedevi R. Arayamparambil; Kumar Neeraj Jha; Amarjit Singh Purpose Sustainability in construction has been widely researched, with a primary focus on materials, energy and lifecycle aspects. The influence of defects and rework on attaining sustainability remains underexplored. This study...

...Quan Phung; Bilge Erdogan; Yasemin Nielsen Purpose In both research and practice, the lack of explicit, actionable project-level sustainability management hinders the translation of high-level strategies into effective project-lifecycle practices. This paper addresses this gap by developing...

...Mohamed Abdel Hamid; Tarek Attia; Nasser Saleh; Mohamed Magdy Purpose This study evaluates the cost implications of the Green Pyramid Rating System (GPRS) in Egypt. Although GPRS promotes sustainable construction, its adoption remains limited due to unclear financial impact and low stakeholder...

...Natasha Abdul Rahman; Sheila Belayutham; Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim Purpose Railway infrastructure development is a complex socio-technical system with significant implications for sustainable development. Past studies often analyse implementation barriers separately, ignoring...

...Maddakandage Nadeera Umayanganee Maddakandage; Pournima Sridarran Purpose Sustainable facilities management faces challenges in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Decision-making in building design, maintenance, and disaster management requires climate data, but existing sources are limited...

...Anupa Silwal; Behzad Rouhanizadeh; Elnaz Safapour; Matthew Ricks Purpose There are two critical gaps in the existing knowledge: a measurable set of sustainability metrics and a comprehensive decision support tool for evaluating transportation projects. This study aims to address these gaps...

...Helen Lingard; Michelle Turner; Payam Pirzadeh Purpose The research examined the effect of a culture standard in improving construction industry performance in the areas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 5, and 8. This was in response to identified challenges...

...Mohsen Ghobadi; Samad Sepasgozar Purpose The circular economy (CE) model can help the construction sector to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). Although artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced CE practices in various construction contexts, its integration within timber reuse...

... for project managers to achieve both economic and environmental sustainability in construction projects. Originality/value This paper presents a project scheduling and resource procurement (PSRP) model that integrates project scheduling with resource procurement, which has not been addressed...

... certification achievement and scanty public sector participation. Practical implications This paper presents a unique position for accelerating sustainable architecture and construction based on policy pathways (development of novel codes and sectorial policies, harmonization of standards and performance...

... how digital tools can facilitate sustainable construction practices by enhancing resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting circularity across the building life cycle. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to identify frameworks that integrate I4.0...

... approach, it seeks to highlight the transformative potential of CE adoption in CDI, focusing on strategies for waste reduction, resource efficiency and supply chain optimization to support sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach Bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database was employed...

...Abhishek KC; Sepani Senaratne; Srinath Perera; Samudaya Nanayakkara Purpose Need of circular economy (ce) practices for net-zero and sustainability in construction sector is well known, and thus the need for information flow between current and potential users about materials...

... can be contacted at: ihab.al-qazzaz@nottingham.ac.uk 13 12 2023 28 04 2024 15 08 2024 25 08 2024 Building information modeling Circularity assessment Circularity indicators Circular economy Sustainability Materials passport Life cycle assessment...

.... Findings The results underscore the importance of early contractor involvement and integrated PDM for CER in construction. Results emphasize the pivotal role of project owners in directing projects toward sustainability, highlighting the need for client demand. The research identifies cost constraints...

... BIM Impediments Construction waste Sustainable construction Waste management Sustainability The architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry contributes largely to the proportion of waste that ends up in landfills compared to other industries, and these have a negative...

... institutions have started to develop academic curricula, research capacity and outreach activities related to CE. Existing studies have presented some methodological frameworks towards developing CE strategies for mapping resource efficiency and environmental sustainability. A qualitative approach by students...

...Greg Watts Purpose The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint for UN member states to achieve prosperity and peace. A resilient construction industry should positively contribute to the achievement of all SDGs. Yet it is currently unclear if the industry helps or hinders SDG...

...Sulakshya Gaur; Abhay Tawalare Purpose Design cost overrun is one of the prominent factor that can impact the sustainable delivery of the project. It can be encountered due to a lack of information flow, design variation, etc. thereby impacting the project budget, waste generation and schedule...

...Naresh Gupta; Indra Gunawan; Rajeev Kamineni Purpose This study aims to comprehend the role of leagility and resilience in developing sustainable global supply chains, mitigating short-term disruptions and long-term economic impacts from various disasters, in the context of Australian civil...